State Buyer Programs
The Arkansas Development and Finance Authority, ADFA, is a state housing finance agency for Arkansas. This agency delivers a variety of homebuyer assistance programs throughout the state.
As a State Housing Finance Agency (HFA), ADFA, offers first-time homebuyers:
- Below-Market Rate Home Loans
- Downpayment Assistance Programs
- First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
- A network of mortgage lenders
- And More
Arkansas Development and Finance Authority partners with private sector mortgage lenders who qualify borrowers and offer the program to eligible first-time homebuyers in the state. For a listing of ADFA lenders and loan officers visit the Arkansas Development and Finance Authority’s website.
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More Resources
IDA Resource Directory
The Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) maintains a national Individual Development Account Directory where you can search for a local IDA or Matched Savings program near you.
Local Home Inspectors
Search for a local home inspector on the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) website.
Tax Credit Programs
The Arkansas Development and Finance Authority offers first-time homebuyers throughout Arkansas the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program. An MCC is a fedeal tax credit program for first-time homebuyers. To learn more about the program visit the Arkansas Development and Finance Authority’s website.
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